Olmsted Jujube
Although no official records exist of the origination of the U.S. Capitol jujubes, it is believed that the current specimens originated from the founding U.S.
Architect of the Capitol employees are responsible for the care and preservation of more than 100 varieties of trees and bushes planted around the U.S. Capitol, as well as outdoor sculptures including monuments, memorials and water features.
Browse the highlights below or learn more about the trees on campus.
Olmsted Kentucky Coffeetree
Endemic to the mid-western United States, the Kentucky coffeetree is now found throughout the North American content due in large part to its introduction by Native American communities that valued
Olmsted Northern Red Oak
There is one original northern red oak tree still living on the U.S. Capitol campus today.
Olmsted Osage Orange
With its gnarly, flaky light bark, thorny zig-zag branches and grapefruit-sized green pimply fruit, the Osage orange tree appears on the U.S.
Olmsted Smoothleaf Elm
There is one original smoothleaf elm tree still living on the U.S. Capitol campus today.
Olmsted Swamp Chestnut Oak
There is one original swamp chestnut oak tree still living on the U.S. Capitol campus today.
(Photo coming soon.)
Olmsted Tuliptree
Tulip trees were the second most frequently planted tree in the U.S. Capitol Grounds landscape by Frederick Law Olmsted, after London plane trees, with 78 individual trees.
Olmsted White Ash
There are two original white ash trees still living on the U.S. Capitol campus today.
(Photos coming soon.)
Olmsted White Oak
The slow growth of white oak makes them ideally structurally suited for placement near buildings and in landscapes.